Volunteering someone else without their consent or knowledge is a definite relationship faux pas. Not taking no for an answer after volunteering a person without their permission just makes things worse. A man dealing with a girlfriend who did both turned to the “Am I The A**Hole” (AITAH) subReddit for feedback. Similar to AITA, the […] More
Mainstreaming of children with disabilities in the United States began in public schools in earnest with the passage of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (Public Law 94-142) in 1975. The federal law is now known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Throughout the next several decades, the segregation of disabled children […] More
It’s always an awkward feeling to run into an ex-partner, whether the break up was acrimonious or amicable. As even the site of them is bound to bring up emotions and unresolved feelings. In some cases, it’s easy to avoid certain places you know you stand a likely chance of running into your ex at. […] More
When it comes to a wedding guest list, some people have a truly “more the merrier” mindset, and invite anyone and everyone they can think of. Others, however, like to keep the party small, only inviting their truly nearest and dearest. Whether or not someone wants their wedding to be big or small, however, chances […] More
We don’t always seek glory and validation when we do things for friends and family. Even so, we always hope to get even a little recognition when we try to do something nice. Nor can we help but feel a little hurt, if not downright annoyed, when our efforts to please our friends and family […] More
Potluck parties are not only a fun way of bringing people together, but also an efficient way. As it divides up cooking responsibilities among many people, it does not put the responsibility solely on one person. Of course, there is always the risk that someone might bring something that one or many people don’t like. […] More
Raising a child with an ex-spouse or partner comes with numerous challenges. None moreso, however, than maintaining a healthy relationship with your ex, for the benefit of the child. Putting aside all the pain, anger, and hurt that led your relationship to end isn’t easy, however, and more often than not, emotions might result in […] More
A lot of parents are asking whether their children’s photos should be on social media. Is it safe? Is it fair to their children who haven’t consented to being displayed publicly? Who gets to decide? A woman turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback after a conflict with their ex husband […] More
Some people just like things done a certain way. The same sort of people that seldom for help, only because they know the ones making the offer likely won’t do things the way they like to. Some people are so extreme in this regard that they even have trouble tolerating watching someone do things differently […] More
We’d all be less than honest if we didn’t admit that nearly all of our relationships didn’t begin because we were physically attracted to someone. Indeed, physical attraction is a highly important factor in any relationship. That being said, no relationship can be based solely on physical appearance, as the old saying “true beauty comes […] More
Should pets be allowed on furniture? Some people are a hard yes, some a hard no, while some say it depends on how nice the furniture is. Pets in the bed is another bone of contention for people, especially in relationships. A woman—for whom English isn’t their first language—turned to the “Am I The A**Hole” […] More
Time is a precious commodity. With each passing year, it’s hard to appreciate just how quickly time passes. With that in mind, many people don’t like to waste a moment and savor every minute they have on earth. That being said, people have very different ideas of what constitutes “making the most of their time”. […] More
